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FV15 UMU

2015 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,427 mi
Last recorded50,427 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 53560,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV15 UMU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 50,427 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 50,412 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 49,049 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 47,106 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 44,601 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 42,324 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 40,905 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 38,390 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 34,193 miles

Nearside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sicker ()

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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FV15 UMU is a 2015 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 60,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV15 UMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 535 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV15 UMU registered?

FV15 UMU is a 2015 BMW 535, first registered on 16 July 2015.

Is FV15 UMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV15 UMU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV15 UMU have outstanding finance?

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